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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.92, 367.43 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.92, 367.43 and 82.61 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.92 : 367.43 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.92/367.43 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.92x = 367.43 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.92x = 30,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,353.39/244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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